Country roads, take me home! Okay, okay, High Point technically sits in Pennsylvania, but anyone associated with this race knows that its roots are in West Virginia. MX Sports and Racer X are both located just minutes from the Mt. Morris front gates, making this the home race for a powerful segment of the moto world. There is a strong sense of pride for this round and that’s reflected in every aspect. Not only is it the local race for this website, it is also one of the longest running rounds of the series. This year, though, the track has undergone some big changes.

If you went back and watched old race tapes, the “High Point National” would be tree-lined and green with vegetation. The rolling hills wound in and out of wooded areas, making it scenic but also very hard for spectators to follow the action. For 2017, that will no longer be an issue. The trees have been cleared allowing for full viewing across the valley and that’s not all. Several layout changes were also made, giving a new feel to the facility. There have been several amateur races held on the new layout but for the National, track builders will add a bit of flair. The old uphill start has given way to a big sweeping first turn and the finish line section has been completely redesigned. Sure, some of the historic sections like Bradshaw Boulevard will be missed, but we'll see if the new sections make for a better track. The goal was to create more of an amphitheater feel so fans are able to see the action regardless of where they are located. This year should be a better experience than ever.

Questions I Want Answered:

There was a lot of talk after Thunder Valley about who is going to be the man to beat in the 450 Class. Saturday will bring less talk and more action. Who can back it up when it’s time to man up?

The 250 Class has been all over the map. Will the chaos continue or do we see some normalcy return?